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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
4
The New York American weighs a proverb about discipline, noting the saying Spare the rod and spoil the child may be offset by a counterview that Ply the rod and spoil the teacher reflects harsher schooling norms.
A Philadelphia Press roundly notes a crooked public official declining to speak to charges. The reporter quips that the public may see it as mere gilt, highlighting the era's wary press stance toward corruption.
Foot powder promises relief for aching feet, tight shoes, corns, swelling, smarting and sweating. Claims to ease ingrown nails. sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with samples available by mail from Allen Olinstea LeRoy N Y.
A feature on arid region adaptations describes the guarequi of Sonora a squash family tuber storing water for years. It details its yearly growth and dormancy as the desert conditions recur, noting a plant that has thrived on stored moisture since 1991. A second item offers a tongue in cheek exchange about government ownership of railways.
Sufferers of corns bunions or sore spots urged to mail 5c for Annorr’s East Indian Corn Paint. Claims quick permanent relief without cutting burning or flesh damage. Advert contains promotional line about happiness and neighbor. Savannah Ga.
Mrs William Geeding of Attica Indiana reports a months long itchy outbreak on her son. After three uses of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the sores began to heal and left no scar. She praises the remedies and plans to recommend them.
An ad promotes terrenine as an absolute cure for eczema tetter ringworm and other itching skin diseases claiming instant relief and permanent cures. It lists a 50 cent price at druggists or by mail from J T Suuphrine Savannah Ga and ends with a quip about fools and questions.
An advertising note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted family laxative from a renowned producer. A Boston Transcript item describes the new derelict destroyer Seneca to patrol coasts, assist distressed vessels, and reduce missing ships while warning of rising duties on fancy stones to take effect March 16.
Maude FE Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes that after months of feminine ills and using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels strong and well again. The ad promotes the remedy as a standard cure for displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and related symptoms and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the abaco hemp plant can be grown in Southwest Gulf coast country. Experiments last year convince horticulturists this Texas crop addition is viable, challenging the belief that hemp only grows in the Philippines. The plant resembles a banana and was discovered to thrive in Texas by accident, potentially altering the hemp trade long dominated by Manila.
A historic ad touts Dr H R Kline of 931 Arch St Philadelphia offering Great Nerve Restorer for fits and nervous disorders. It promises a trial bottle and treatise free and notes the full-price cure plan via mail order and a money saving pitch.
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